Bob Crosby

George Robert Crosby (August 23, 1913 – March 9, 1993) was an American jazz singer and bandleader, best known for his group the Bob-Cats, which formed around 1935. The Bob-Cats were a New Orleans Dixieland-style jazz octet. He was the younger brother of famed singer and actor Bing Crosby. On TV, Bob Crosby guest-starred in The Gisele MacKenzie Show. He was also a regular cast member of The Jack Benny Program, on both radio and television, taking over the role of bandleader after Phil Harris' departure. Crosby hosted his own afternoon TV variety show on CBS, The Bob Crosby Show (1953–1957). Crosby received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for television and radio.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 23, 1913 (Washington), Died March 9, 1993 (La Jolla)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1957

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, vocalist, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 276-300 of 388 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	DLA 2277	10-in.	12/16/1940	Burnin' the candle at both ends	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	DLA 2292	10-in.	12/23/1940	The big noise from Winnetka	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist
Decca	DLA 2293	10-in.	12/23/1940	Something I dreamed, no doubt	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist
Decca	DLA 2308	10-in.	12/30/1940	Chick-ee-chick	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	DLA 2309	10-in.	12/30/1940	Blue echoes (Cuatro vidas)	Bob Crosby Orchestra	vocalist, leader
Decca	DLA 2310	10-in.	12/30/1940	Until you fall in love	Bob Crosby Orchestra	vocalist, leader
Decca	DLA 2311	10-in.	12/30/1940	Much more lovely	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	DLA 2347	10-in.	1/6/1941	Sunset at sea	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist
Decca	DLA 2348	10-in.	1/6/1941	I, yi, yi, yi, yi (I like you very much)	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	DLA 2349	10-in.	1/6/1941	Chica-chica-boom-chic	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	DLA 2722	10-in.	9/4/1941	A gay ranchero	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	DLA 2723	10-in.	9/4/1941	Something new	Bob Crosby Orchestra	vocalist, leader
Decca	DLA 2724	10-in.	9/4/1941	I'm trusting in you	Bob Crosby Orchestra	vocalist, leader
Decca	DLA 2725	10-in.	9/4/1941	From one love to another	Bob Crosby Orchestra	vocalist, leader
Decca	DLA 2767	10-in.	9/17/1941	My imaginary love	Bob Crosby Orchestra	vocalist, leader
Decca	DLA 2768	10-in.	9/17/1941	A sinner kissed an angel	Bob Crosby Orchestra	vocalist, leader
Decca	DLA 2769	10-in.	9/17/1941	Weekend in Havana	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	DLA 2770	10-in.	9/17/1941	Two in love	Bob Crosby Orchestra	vocalist, leader
Decca	DLA 2771	10-in.	9/17/1941	Take it easy	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	DLA 2834	10-in.	1/20/1942	Vultee special	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	DLA 2835	10-in.	1/20/1942	Russian sailors' dance	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	DLA 2836	10-in.	1/20/1942	A Zoot suit (For my Sunday gal)	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	DLA 2837	10-in.	1/20/1942	Barrelhouse Bessie from Basin Street	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	DLA 2838	10-in.	1/20/1942	Brass boogie, part 1	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	DLA 2839	10-in.	1/20/1942	Brass boogie, part 2	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader

(Results 276-300 of 388 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Crosby, Bob," accessed November 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104408.

Crosby, Bob. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104408.

"Crosby, Bob." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 November 2024.